Exploring the mental health needs of university student-athletes during COVID-19.

Autor:	Grimm, Nathan D., Fritson, Krista K., Duff, John, Stall, Micah, Waples, Christopher
Předmět:	COVID-19 COLLEGE students SOCIAL participation RESEARCH NATIONAL competency-based educational tests WELL-being ACADEMIC medical centers ANALYSIS of variance MULTIVARIATE analysis FUNCTIONAL status ATHLETES PSYCHOLOGY COMPARATIVE studies MENTAL depression QUESTIONNAIRES DESCRIPTIVE statistics ANXIETY ATHLETIC ability COVID-19 pandemic PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience
Zdroj:	Sport Journal; 4/20/2023, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p
Abstrakt:	Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous effect on the world of athletics. At the beginning of the pandemic, factors like strict health measures and protocols, social isolation, and uncertainties about the future negatively affected athletes' well-being. The present study explores if student-athletes' mental health, specifically depression, anxiety, and reactions to competition has improved as the pandemic restrictions/impact decreased. Additionally, we examine the impact that participation in team meetings with a psychologist had on these factors. Methods: To research this, 166 student-athletes (18-24 years old) attending a Division-II University from the Midwest completed three different questionnaires, the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and SAS-2, across three successive semesters. Results: Two mixed factorial MANOVA were conducted in this study. The first MANOVA revealed a significant decrease in anxiety (F (2,318) = 11.08, p <.001, ηp2 = 0.07) and depression (F (2,318) = 19.79, p <.001, ηp2 = 0.11) symptoms among the sample athletes as pandemic restrictions decreased. The second MANOVA revealed athletes involved in team meetings reported higher levels of worry (F (1,162) = 11.94, p <.001, ηp2 = 0.07), concentration disruption (F (1,162) = 20.46, p <.001, ηp2 = 0.11), and somatic anxiety (F (1,162) = 4.22, p =.042, ηp2 = 0.03). Conclusions: Possible explanations for these findings are discussed. Identifying the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can further assist professionals in developing strategies to boost student-athlete mental well-being and performance during major disruptions to their lives. Applications in Sports: This study provides evidence of the trends seen in the mental health and resilience of student-athletes as the pandemic progressed and their overall needs from coaches and administrators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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